Example sentences of "[modal v] i [verb] for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | May I ask for a seconder for that motion . |
2 | ‘ May I phone for a taxi to the hotel ? |
3 | What form of words should I use for a legacy to ACET ? |
4 | But outside a religious context , why should I ask for a certainty with which I dispense in every other field of life ? |
5 | When might I look for an answer ? |
6 | Please could I ask for a moment 's silence and look to the north er we wil where we will have a dedication fly past by A-Tens of the Eighty-First Tactical Fighter Wing . |
7 | ‘ Will I do for a start ? ’ |
8 | Look , can I sit for a moment ? |
9 | CAN I GO FOR A PINT ASKS THIRSTY JUROR |
10 | ‘ What can I do for a child ? ’ |
11 | Can I apply for a house/flat ? |
12 | Teacher : Can I come for a ride in your train ? |
13 | Er Nicola had a baby , she suffered from postnatal depression and er can I ask for a bit of hush there please , Nicola suffered from postnatal depression and she took Prozac . |
14 | Can I ask for a list of the full report before council , so it will give us a chance to have a debate there rather than here . |
15 | Er , can I ask for a point of clarification . |